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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Fawkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Calvin Fawkes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samuel Duke!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke tries to bum rush Fawkes with a series of wild strikes but Fawkes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice straight punches there by Duke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duke.
Samuel Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duke looks to land a combination but Fawkes avoids it well.
Fawkes shoots in looking for a takedown but Duke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fawkes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jab, jab by Duke - just one landing.
Fawkes looks for a takedown but Duke sprawls well.
Duke misses with a body shot.
Duke misses with a hook
and Fawkes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Duke thinking.
Duke scores with a punch to the head.
Duke looks to score with a jab to the body but Fawkes is just out of range.
A left and a right from Duke both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duke scores with a punch to the head.
Fawkes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duke is trying to push Fawkes away but Fawkes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Duke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fawkes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duke walks away with a smile on his face. Fawkes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Fawkes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Duke does no damage.
Duke tries to bum rush Fawkes with a series of wild strikes but Fawkes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duke gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fawkes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fawkes won't allow Duke to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fawkes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fawkes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fawkes postures up.
Calvin Fawkes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fawkes wants to clinch up but Duke keeps it at a distance.
Duke misses with the combination.
Duke misses with a combination
and Fawkes counters with a three punch combo that has Duke backing up. Duke nods at Fawkes to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duke misses with an uppercut. Fawkes saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Duke.
Duke throws a right hand that Fawkes ducks under and follows up with a left that Fawkes also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fawkes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fawkes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fawkes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fawkes has a takedown stuffed.
Samuel Duke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Duke misses with a hook. Fawkes ducked under it nicely.
Duke connects with a body shot that sends Fawkes's belly button to the back.
Duke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fawkes throws a head kick that misses.
Duke looks to score with a jab to the body but Fawkes is just out of range.
Fawkes clinches up against the cage.
Fawkes wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke stops a takedown attempt from Fawkes.
Fawkes tries to score a body lock takedown but Duke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duke will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fawkes up against the cage.
Fawkes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Duke misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Duke misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Duke misses.
Nice takedown defense from Duke. No joy for Fawkes on that attempt.
Duke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fawkes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Duke's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Duke dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Duke throws a series of punches but Fawkes moves out of range.
Duke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Duke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duke swinging wildly here.
Duke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Duke misses with a wild combination.
Fawkes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duke avoids it really well and circles away.
Fawkes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fawkes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fawkes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke pulls Fawkes in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fawkes is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Calvin Fawkes.
Duke throws a combination that misses
and Fawkes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duke scores with a nice right hand.
Duke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fawkes counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Duke misses its intended target.
Duke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Calvin Fawkes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke misses with a double jab
and Fawkes counters with a shoot takedown. Duke fights it but they end up in guard.
Duke is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fawkes postures up and lands a big shot to Duke's brow.
Duke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fawkes is controlling him.
Duke keeping moving, preventing Fawkes from controlling successfully.
Fawkes wants to pass the guard but Duke is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fawkes wants to control from the top but Duke keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Calvin Fawkes just wasn't active enough.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duke. Fawkes does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Fawkes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice combination there by Duke.
Duke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duke misses with a straight left.
Fawkes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fawkes counters with a series of strikes. Duke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fawkes tries to clinch up but Duke circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Fawkes.
Fawkes slips under a jab from Duke.
Fawkes clinches with his opponent.
Duke breaks the clinch.
Duke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fawkes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duke throws a body punch but Fawkes moves out of range.
Duke throws a body punch but Fawkes moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duke. Fawkes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duke misses the shot to the body.
Duke thuds a left hand into Fawkes's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fawkes slips a jab from Duke.
Duke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Fawkes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fawkes shoots in looking for a takedown but Duke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fawkes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Duke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fawkes circles away quickly and effectively.
Duke throws an overhand right that lands on Fawkes's shoulder, as Fawkes tries to avoid the shot.
Fawkes fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duke. Fawkes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duke scores with a shot to the body.
Duke misses with the combination.
Fawkes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duke swinging wildly here.
Duke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fawkes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duke but Duke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Duke misses with a combination
and Fawkes counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fawkes counters with a three punch combo that has Duke backing up. Duke nods at Fawkes to acknowledge the strikes.
Fawkes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Duke misses with a double jab
and Fawkes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fawkes has Duke up against the cage in a clinch.
Fawkes is trying to pull guard but Duke has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Fawkes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fawkes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fawkes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fawkes staying out of range there.
Fawkes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duke.
Duke misses with a hook. Fawkes ducked under it nicely.
Duke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duke looks to score with a jab to the body but Fawkes is just out of range.
Duke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fawkes.
Duke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Duke.
Duke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fawkes circles away quickly and effectively.
Duke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fawkes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fawkes shoots in but Duke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fawkes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Duke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke keeping moving, preventing Fawkes from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Calvin Fawkes just wasn't active enough.
Duke connects with a nice looking jab.
Duke thows a body shot but no joy.
Duke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duke wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duke misses with a series of wild punches.
Duke misses with a hook. Fawkes ducked under it nicely.
Duke throws an off balance right hand
and Fawkes counters with a stiff right hand.
Duke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fawkes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Duke misses with the combination.
Fawkes moves into range and clinches up with Duke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samuel Duke.
I think Duke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Duke!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alec Namiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shepherd comes to the cage accompanied by Alter Bridge - Addicted to pain . Rufus Shepherd has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Shepherd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alec Namiki!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Namiki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Namiki misses with a wild combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shepherd avoiding damage as Namiki throws knees to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Shepherd has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Namiki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shepherd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Namiki lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Namiki obliges.
Shepherd is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Namiki.
Knees in the clinch landing for Namiki.
Namiki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Namiki misses with a knee strike.
Namiki working Shepherd over with knees to the body.
Namiki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Namiki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Namiki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Namiki misses with a knee strike.
Namiki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namiki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Namiki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Namiki.
Knees to the body from Namiki.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Namiki obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Namiki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Namiki connects with a knee to the head.
Shepherd is rocked!
Namiki has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Shepherd - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Namiki, and another! Shepherd is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Alec Namiki!
A victorious Alec Namiki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Rufus Shepherd stepped up to the mic, saying 'Unfortunately i lost but i will train a lot to win next fight for myself and you- my fans'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joao GuardaChuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Maywho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GuardaChuva comes to the cage accompanied by The rebirth. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joao GuardaChuva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carl Maywho!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maywho misses with a takedown
and GuardaChuva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
GuardaChuva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maywho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
GuardaChuva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maywho wants to hit a switch here but GuardaChuva passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maywho there!
GuardaChuva raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maywho tries to lock up and control but GuardaChuva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maywho can't escape the position.
GuardaChuva pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
GuardaChuva with good strikes from the mount here!
GuardaChuva landing strikes from the mount and Maywho is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
GuardaChuva landing strikes from the mount and Maywho is in trouble!
GuardaChuva landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
GuardaChuva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maywho trying desperately to get to his feet.
GuardaChuva landing strikes from the mount.
GuardaChuva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maywho taking shots to the head.
Maywho is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for GuardaChuva! Maywho is hurt baaadly! GuardaChuva is firing away with more strikes - Maywho is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao GuardaChuva!
Joao GuardaChuva very nearly forgot to thank Ice Nutrition - Laundry avail. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Zadov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zadov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hu Ha. Anthony Pettis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vasiliy Zadov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasiliy Zadov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zadov loads up on a big right hand but Pettis slips the punch.
Pettis tries to bum rush Zadov with a series of wild strikes but Zadov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pettis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pettis.
Pettis avoids the head kick by Zadov.
Pettis throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pettis drops Zadov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Pettis follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Pettis!
A very excited looking Anthony Pettis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Havener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Galasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Havener comes to the cage accompanied by My Dick: Mickey Avalon. Andrew Havener could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Enzo Galasso's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Havener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Enzo Galasso!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havener moves into the clinch.
Galasso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Havener looking to throw knees to the head but Galasso is blocking nicely.
Havener putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Galasso in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Havener throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Galasso blocks it with crossed arms.
Havener lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Galasso tries to pull guard but Havener won't allow it.
Havener connects with a nasty looking knee right to Galasso's face.
Havener throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Galasso blocks it with crossed arms.
Havener is trying to trip Galasso. He has hold of a leg but Galasso is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Havener persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Havener is sitting in close to Galasso's body. Galasso has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Havener is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Havener is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Galasso.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Enzo Galasso!
After winning the bout, Enzo Galasso thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Andrew Havener stepped up to the mic, saying 'Win/lose I love an ass beating'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Mitchelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Tyler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Mitchelson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler misses with a hook. Mitchelson ducked under it nicely.
Mitchelson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tyler dodges the punch combination from Mitchelson.
Jay Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler lands with a hook. Mitchelson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mitchelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tyler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tyler missing with knees to the body.
Tyler lands with a right to the head.
Knees to the body from Tyler.
A body shot lands from Tyler.
Tyler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tyler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mitchelson is defending well for now.
Mitchelson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Tyler.
Tyler trying to land knees to the body.
Tyler lands with a light punch inside.
Tyler avoiding damage.
Mitchelson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tyler smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler loads up on a big right hand but Mitchelson slips the punch.
Tyler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mitchelson.
Tyler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mitchelson.
Tyler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mitchelson has time to react.
Tyler looks to throw the jab but Mitchelson is out of range.
Tyler moves into the clinch successfully.
Mitchelson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tyler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tyler has Mitchelson pressed against the cage, preventing Mitchelson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyler lands a good knee to the midsection. Mitchelson won't want to take too many of those.
Tyler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitchelson.
Tyler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mitchelson backwards.
Mitchelson is trying to push Tyler away but Tyler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tyler lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler missing with knees to the body.
Tyler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mitchelson or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchelson slips under a jab.
Mitchelson throws a series of punches but Tyler avoids them all with ease.
Tyler scores with a nice strike.
Mitchelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mitchelson's calf.
Mitchelson looks to land a combination but Tyler avoids it well.
Tyler looks to land a combination but Mitchelson avoids it well.
Tyler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mitchelson.
Tyler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An inside leg kick from Tyler misses.
Mitchelson misses with the combination.
Mitchelson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jay Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Mitchelson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchelson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mitchelson throws a right and a left that Tyler avoids nicely.
Jay Tyler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyler lands a jab.
Mitchelson tries to bum rush Tyler with a series of wild strikes but Tyler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mitchelson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tyler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mitchelson's hands.
Tyler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mitchelson momentarily.
A left lands for Tyler.
A right-left combo lands from Tyler.
Mitchelson is rocked!
It looks like Jack Mitchelson has been cut.
Tyler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mitchelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyler finish him?
Tyler scores with a hook to the body. Mitchelson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mitchelson seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchelson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mitchelson swings for the body but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler connects with a right hand. Mitchelson shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchelson connects with a nice looking jab.
Tyler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mitchelson under the eye.
Tyler looks to land a combination. Mitchelson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tyler throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Mitchelson stumbling backwards into the cage! Mitchelson bounces back off the cage towards Tyler, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Tyler lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Tyler celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jay Tyler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eugeniy Akulenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jun Gyeong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akulenko comes to the cage accompanied by Cowboys From Hell. Gyeong has chosen Intro as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeniy Akulenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jun Gyeong!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akulenko throws a series of punches but Gyeong moves out of range.
Akulenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Akulenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gyeong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akulenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gyeong instigates a clinch.
Gyeong lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Gyeong.
Akulenko tries to break the clinch but Gyeong is controlling the position.
Akulenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Gyeong has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Akulenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gyeong prevents Akulenko from breaking the clinch.
Gyeong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gyeong tries to clinch there but Akulenko circles away.
Gyeong tries to clinch up
and Akulenko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gyeong is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gyeong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akulenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyeong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gyeong has closed the distance and engaged Akulenko in a clinch.
Gyeong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gyeong is trying to maintain a safe position but Akulenko gets an underhook and turns Gyeong into the cage.
Gyeong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Akulenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gyeong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gyeong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akulenko's waist but Akulenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gyeong off to one side.
Gyeong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akulenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Gyeong.
Akulenko avoids the head kick by Gyeong.
Gyeong tries to clinch up but Akulenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Akulenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akulenko lands a front kick.
Akulenko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akulenko has had enough of the clinch but Gyeong keeps him there for the moment.
Gyeong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eugeniy Akulenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akulenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gyeong.
Akulenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Gyeong.
Gyeong moves out of range of the body kick.
Gyeong tries to clinch but Akulenko is having none of it.
Gyeong avoids the head kick by Akulenko.
Akulenko misses with the combination.
Akulenko is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gyeong fails with the takedown.
Gyeong moves out of range as Akulenko throws a body kick.
Akulenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyeong closes the distance but Akulenko moves to the side
and Akulenko counters by clinching up.
Akulenko can't break the clinch.
Akulenko is trying to force a seperation but Gyeong has the dominant position.
Akulenko is trying to break the clinch but Gyeong is controlling him.
Akulenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gyeong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akulenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akulenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gyeong jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akulenko tries to stand but Gyeong is controlling from the bottom.
Gyeong has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Akulenko has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Gyeong.
Gyeong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gyeong avoids the head kick by Akulenko.
Gyeong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Akulenko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Akulenko throws a head kick but Gyeong moves out of range.
Akulenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akulenko looks to land a body kick but Gyeong moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gyeong slips a jab and a cross from Akulenko.
Akulenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eugeniy Akulenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gyeong wants to clinch up but Akulenko keeps it at a distance.
Akulenko misses with a shot to the body
and Gyeong finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Akulenko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gyeong wants to clinch.
Gyeong fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eugeniy Akulenko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sloppy strikes from Akulenko. Those never looked like landing.
Akulenko throws out a leg kick but Gyeong moves out of range and Akulenko only half commits.
Eugeniy Akulenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gyeong avoids the head kick by Akulenko.
Akulenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akulenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gyeong.
Akulenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gyeong closes the distance and clinches.
Akulenko wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Gyeong.
Akulenko taking a breather.
Gyeong has Akulenko pressed against the cage, preventing Akulenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gyeong taking a breather.
Akulenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gyeong breaks the clinch.
Akulenko pushes Gyeong away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akulenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akulenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gyeong.
Akulenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akulenko throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gyeong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gyeong.
Akulenko keeping moving, preventing Gyeong from controlling successfully.
Gyeong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akulenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gyeong gets to his feet. Akulenko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice takedown defense from Akulenko. No joy for Gyeong on that attempt.
Gyeong wants to clinch
and Akulenko makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gyeong really felt that one!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gyeong fails with a takedown attempt.
Akulenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Akulenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gyeong shoots in but Akulenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eugeniy Akulenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Gyeong.
Akulenko throws a head kick but Gyeong moves out of range.
Gyeong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akulenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gyeong.
Akulenko misses with the combination.
Gyeong tries to clinch but Akulenko is having none of it.
Akulenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akulenko scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyeong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Akulenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gyeong.
A head kick misses from Akulenko.
Gyeong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gyeong looks to clinch
and Akulenko counters with a good, hard body kick but Gyeong shrugs it off.
Akulenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akulenko misses with a head kick.
Gyeong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick lands from Akulenko.
Akulenko throws a wild body kick that Gyeong sees coming a mile off.
Gyeong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gyeong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akulenko lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko throws a head kick that misses
and Gyeong counters by clinching up.
Gyeong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gyeong stalling in the clinch.
Gyeong has Akulenko pressed against the cage, preventing Akulenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gyeong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gyeong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akulenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gyeong tries to clinch there but Akulenko circles away.
Gyeong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akulenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akulenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gyeong has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Akulenko.
Gyeong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Akulenko pinned against the cage. Akulenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Akulenko throws a right hand that Gyeong ducks under and follows up with a left that Gyeong also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Akulenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jun Gyeong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Akulenko thows a body kick. Gyeong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gyeong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Akulenko counters with a straight right hand.
Akulenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Gyeong blocks a head kick by Akulenko.
Sloppy strikes from Akulenko. Those never looked like landing.
Gyeong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akulenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Akulenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gyeong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gyeong tries to close the distance and clinch but Akulenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gyeong wants to clinch up but Akulenko keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Gyeong or perhaps it was just good defense by Akulenko which made him look bad.
Akulenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akulenko gets tackled into the cage by Gyeong. Gyeong maintains the clinch.
Akulenko lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyeong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gyeong tries to clinch but Akulenko moves out of range.
Gyeong moves into range and clinches up with Akulenko.
Akulenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akulenko is trying to break the clinch but Gyeong is controlling him.
Akulenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gyeong moves out of range of the body kick from Akulenko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gyeong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akulenko throws a lazy head kick
and Gyeong counters with a three punch combo that has Akulenko backing up. Akulenko nods at Gyeong to acknowledge the strikes.
Akulenko throws a head kick that misses.
Akulenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gyeong tries to clinch but Akulenko moves out of range.
Akulenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Akulenko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gyeong tries to clinch but Akulenko is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Gyeong counters with a crisp one two that drops Akulenko! Gyeong thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Akulenko to his feet! Akulenko is in big trouble!
Akulenko is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gyeong tries to clinch there but Akulenko circles away.
Oh Akulenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akulenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Akulenko moves away from the strike by Gyeong.
Akulenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Gyeong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akulenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Gyeong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gyeong is looking to control Akulenko's arms but Akulenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gyeong has his back to the cage.
Akulenko tries to break free but Gyeong pushes him back against the cage.
Gyeong gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Akulenko tries to kick Gyeong off but Gyeong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gyeong decides to stand up.
Gyeong darts in trying to clinch
and Akulenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eugeniy Akulenko is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko throws a head kick but Gyeong moves out of range.
Akulenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Akulenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akulenko misses with a head kick.
Gyeong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gyeong controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyeong tries for a kimura but Akulenko is defending well.
Akulenko wants to get back to his feet but Gyeong drags him back down.
Gyeong trying to control the position but Akulenko is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gyeong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Gyeong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gyeong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jun Gyeong!
A relieved looking Jun Gyeong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Norbert Schwager Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volya Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolaev has chosen Fever as his entrance music. Norbert Schwager Ii has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Norbert Schwager Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volya Nikolaev!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolaev gets a double leg takedown into Schwager Ii's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Schwager Ii controlling the position.
Nikolaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schwager Ii throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Schwager Ii working a defensive guard here.
Schwager Ii is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwager Ii looking to control.
Norbert Schwager Ii has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nikolaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schwager Ii throws out the jab.
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nikolaev works over Schwager Ii with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikolaev stopping the sweep attempt from Schwager Ii.
Schwager Ii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nikolaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Nikolaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schwager Ii wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nikolaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwager Ii trying to keep a closed guard but Nikolaev is proving a slippery customer.
Nikolaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Schwager Ii has wrist control.
Nikolaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nikolaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nikolaev postures up in Schwager Ii's guard and throws a big left but Schwager Ii blocks it.
Schwager Ii wants to stand up but Nikolaev is controlling him.
Nikolaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Schwager Ii working a defensive guard here.
Nikolaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schwager Ii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nikolaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schwager Ii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nikolaev is trying to get back to full guard.
Schwager Ii is thwarting Nikolaev's attempts to control the position.
Schwager Ii passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwager Ii trying to control but Nikolaev is having none of it.
Schwager Ii avoids the attempt from Nikolaev to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwager Ii trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nikolaev is desperately trying to improve his position but Schwager Ii has a good base and remains in mount.
Nikolaev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nikolaev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schwager Ii looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nikolaev working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwager Ii thowing shots but they're missing.
Nikolaev wants to hold on but Schwager Ii pushes him away.
Schwager Ii wants to control the pace but Nikolaev is squirming around nicely.
Nikolaev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nikolaev is squirming around, avoiding Schwager Ii's attempts to control the action.
Nikolaev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nikolaev tries to lock up and control but Schwager Ii gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwager Ii wants to control the pace but Nikolaev is squirming around nicely.
Schwager Ii prevents Nikolaev from getting the reversal.
Nikolaev is squirming around, avoiding Schwager Ii's attempts to control the action.
Schwager Ii tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schwager Ii can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nikolaev is looking to escape.
Nikolaev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikolaev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwager Ii postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volya Nikolaev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nikolaev is looking to clinch but Schwager Ii is avoiding it.
Schwager Ii leaves Nikolaev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nikolaev wants to clinch up but Schwager Ii keeps it at a distance.
Schwager Ii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nikolaev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schwager Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schwager Ii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nikolaev tries to move into range but Schwager Ii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nikolaev tries to clinch up.
Nikolaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schwager Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nikolaev avoids the body shot from Schwager Ii.
Nikolaev's corner calls for a 1-2. Nikolaev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nikolaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schwager Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nikolaev clinches with his opponent.
Schwager Ii stops a takedown attempt from Nikolaev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Nikolaev.
Schwager Ii stops a takedown attempt from Nikolaev.
Norbert Schwager Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
Nikolaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolaev can't get the takedown.
Schwager Ii is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schwager Ii gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schwager Ii stops a takedown attempt from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Schwager Ii regains guard immediately.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwager Ii is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nikolaev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nikolaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nikolaev postures up in Schwager Ii's guard and throws a big left but Schwager Ii blocks it.
Schwager Ii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikolaev throws a strike but Schwager Ii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schwager Ii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nikolaev keeping moving, preventing Schwager Ii from controlling successfully.
Nikolaev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schwager Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikolaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwager Ii wants to pass the guard but Nikolaev is keeping the position.
Schwager Ii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schwager Ii wants to control from the top but Nikolaev keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Norbert Schwager Ii.
Nikolaev wants to clinch.
Schwager Ii looks to throw the jab but Nikolaev is out of range.
Nikolaev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schwager Ii was covering up waiting for the punch and Nikolaev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nikolaev being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Norbert Schwager Ii just wasn't active enough.
Nikolaev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nikolaev misses with a double jab.
Schwager Ii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nikolaev under the eye.
Schwager Ii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schwager Ii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nikolaev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schwager Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikolaev.
Nikolaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schwager Ii.
Schwager Ii looks to land a combination but Nikolaev avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Volya Nikolaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nikolaev throws a jab when Schwager Ii was well out of range.
Schwager Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikolaev is just out of range.
Nikolaev moves to clinch but Schwager Ii breaks away
and Schwager Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schwager Ii misses with a two punch combination.
Schwager Ii throws an off balance right hand
and Nikolaev counters with a series of strikes. Schwager Ii will be more careful next time no doubt.
Volya Nikolaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Nikolaev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nikolaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Norbert Schwager Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schwager Ii stalls.
Nikolaev wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev is trying to pull guard but Schwager Ii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nikolaev is working for takedown but Schwager Ii is calmly controlling the position for now.
Norbert Schwager Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
Schwager Ii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schwager Ii gets underhooks to prevent Nikolaev's takedown attempt.
Nikolaev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikolaev can't get the takedown.
Nikolaev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schwager Ii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwager Ii leaves Nikolaev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schwager Ii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nikolaev circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Schwager Ii does no damage.
A combination from Schwager Ii does no damage.
Horrible takedown by Nikolaev or perhaps it was just good defense by Schwager Ii which made him look bad.
Nikolaev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nikolaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schwager Ii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nikolaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nikolaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev has Schwager Ii pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nikolaev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Schwager Ii tumbling to the mat - Nikolaev dives into Schwager Ii's guard.
Nikolaev trying to control but Schwager Ii is working from the bottom.
Schwager Ii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nikolaev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Schwager Ii trying to control the position.
Schwager Ii wants to get back to his feet but Nikolaev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schwager Ii controlling Nikolaev's posture.
Schwager Ii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikolaev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwager Ii keeping moving, preventing Nikolaev from controlling successfully.
Schwager Ii wants to stand up but Nikolaev is controlling him.
Norbert Schwager Ii has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Schwager Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nikolaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Schwager Ii.
Nikolaev is looking to clinch.
Norbert Schwager Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Nikolaev clinches with his opponent.
Volya Nikolaev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nikolaev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schwager Ii to keep the fight standing.
Nikolaev is trying to pull guard but Schwager Ii has him pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schwager Ii prevents the takedown attempt.
Schwager Ii is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Volya Nikolaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nikolaev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volya Nikolaev!
Volya Nikolaev took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robledo Puch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robledo Puch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Robledo Puch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Rude!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puch misses with a takedown attempt - Rude sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Puch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rude checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rude gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Puch to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Puch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puch trying to control but Rude is working from the bottom.
Puch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rude tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rude seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Puch landing with the ground and pound.
Puch cracks Rude with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puch throwing strikes but missing.
Rude keeping moving, preventing Puch from controlling successfully.
Rude is trying to control the position but Puch postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puch slips nicely into half guard.
Puch lands strikes from half guard.
Rude avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Puch.
Puch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rude is pressing down on Puch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rude controls Puch momentarily but Puch frees himself.
Puch preventing the sweep.
Puch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rude avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Puch throws a big right hand that misses.
Rude keeping moving, preventing Puch from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rude has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Puch has passed into side control.
Puch works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
An elbow from Puch crashes against the mat.
Puch is working Rude over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rude is rocked!
Puch lands a strong strike to the head of Rude. That's dazed him! Puch looking to finish here. Rude is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Puch lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robledo Puch!
A relieved looking Robledo Puch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Baha Beison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baha Beison looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baha Beison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clay Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beison.
A head kick misses from Matthews.
Beison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews misses with a double jab
and Beison counters with a straight right hand.
Matthews throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matthews misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Beison.
Beison avoids the body shot from Matthews.
Beison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthews drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Beison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matthews wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Matthews lands some shots froms side control.
Matthews working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews working the head and body with strikes.
Beison is trying to work for a sweep but Matthews has mounted him!
Beison is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matthews landing strikes, looking to finish!
Beison is in a horrible position here. Matthews smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Matthews putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Matthews lands a big shot there that rocks Beison but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews cracks Beison with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Beison is rocked!
Matthews scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Beison?
Oh Beison is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matthews connects with a bit shot that sees Beison covering up! More strikes from Matthews and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Matthews is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Matthews! Clay Matthews retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Clay Matthews thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Baha Beison stepped up to the mic, saying 'Я приду еще сильнее '.
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